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Intelligent automation of the ISEC evo recycling machine

Intelligent automation of the ISEC evo recycling machine

Pure Loop will debut DynaShape, an intelligent automation package for the Isec evo shredder‑extruder, at K 2025. The company reports up to 10 percent higher productivity and more consistent quality when feed material shape or bulk density varies.

Arburg debuts Gestica lite and AI-driven tools at K 2025

Arburg debuts Gestica lite and AI-driven tools at K 2025

Arburg will showcase new digitalisation and AI features at K 2025, including the Gestica lite control, AI-based assistants, a recyclate-focused pilot and a virtual twin in the arburgXworld portal, alongside updates to the ALS MES and the Ask Arburg app.

EREMA doubles laser filter screen area with LF 812 launch

EREMA doubles laser filter screen area with LF 812 launch

At K 2025, EREMA will introduce the LF 812 laser filter under the Powerfil brand, doubling screen area versus the LF 406 and integrating Lock & Change with the Endurance filter to support high-throughput, high-quality plastics recycling.

EREMA brings EcoGentle to Intarema for polyolefin recycling

EREMA brings EcoGentle to Intarema for polyolefin recycling

At K 2025, EREMA expands its plasticising technology: EcoGentle is now available for the Intarema series, enabling lower melt temperatures and energy savings in HDPE, LDPE/LLDPE, PP and BOPET recycling, with retrofit options for existing systems.

EREMA unveils Volex water-stripping for extruders at K 2025

EREMA unveils Volex water-stripping for extruders at K 2025

At K 2025,EREMA will introduce Volex, a water-stripping solution for single-screw extrusion that targets higher degassing in post-consumer recycling. The system reports up to 40 percent lower VOCs versus Intarema TVEplus standard degassing and up to 75 percent versus input material in accordance with VDA 277.

Vecoplan offers a complete washing technology portfolio

Vecoplan offers a complete washing technology portfolio

Together with its subsidiary Pla.to, Vecoplan is expanding its dry-cleaning technology offering, from shredding to washing, preparing fractions for mechanical and chemical recycling. The company will present its largest dry-cleaning system to date at K.

SABIC showcases advanced material solutions at K 2025

SABIC showcases advanced material solutions at K 2025

SABIC presented the theme "Connecting everyday life" at K 2025, grouping its innovations into five areas and highlighting EV platforms, circular feedstock and applications for consumer and industrial products.

EREMA to showcase advanced recycling at K 2025

EREMA to showcase advanced recycling at K 2025

EREMA will demonstrate its Edvanced Recycling program at K 2025, including live production of recycled pellets and the debut of Volex degassing technology. The company also adds predictive maintenance modules and highlights end-to-end process integration.

RecyClass introduces sorting process certification

RecyClass introduces sorting process certification

RecyClass released its Sorting Process Certification, aligning sorting controls with EU Regulation 2022/1616 for potential food-contact recycling. Sorting centres and downstream waste traders can apply from early 2026.

DOMO Chemicals previews polyamide innovations for K 2025

DOMO Chemicals previews polyamide innovations for K 2025

At K 2025, DOMO Chemicals will present new polyamide developments across circularity, lightweighting, flame-retardant E&E and water-contact applications, with highlights including an automotive dissolution-recycling pilot with Audi and Fraunhofer IVV and new Technyl and Domamid grades.